Why is Laura Robson not at Wimbledon? British tennis star undergoes hip surgery

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US tennis star Venus Williams has said she does not identify with the word feminist.

The 37-year-old said she rejects any kind of label.

“I don’t like labels – though I do think as women we have much more power and opportunities in our hands than ever before,” Williams said in an interview with Elle UK.

She went on to say that women truly don’t know how powerful they are.

“There’s nothing like a powerful woman walking into a room, her presence is like nothing else.

“For me, the conversation (around equality) was never there. There are always challenges that you have to overcome on a daily basis.”

However, she added: “Unfortunately, people have the tendency to want to dominate one another, but fortunately, there are people who want to build other women up. It’s up to those people who want to build to hopefully eliminate all that negativity.”

Opportunities for women in sport

While addressing opportunities for women in sport, Williams said: “There are so many emerging forces, there’s been so much growth for women in sports. It’s very exciting.

“You have to be able to stand up for what you believe in and I think I’ve done a good job. I guess I don’t have too many regrets.”

Her sister Serena, who has been vocally about being a feminist, went on to praised Venus in the magazine. She said: “I think Venus’s best qualities are just how incredibly strong and powerful she is – she is a true overachiever.

Venus (right) and Serina Williams at a competition in California this year (Photo: Getty)

Williams has won seven Grand slams singles. Serena said: “She’s one of the best tennis players in the world and still always has that desire to continue to better herself.”

Serena also said she admired her sister’s ability to overcome obstacles, such as her battle with the autoimmune disease Sjogren’s syndrome, which causes debilitating joint pain.

Why is Laura Robson not at Wimbledon? British tennis star undergoes hip surgery

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